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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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